There are rumblings Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova may want out of Milwaukee and perhaps even return to Europe. Asked about Ilyasova's situation, Hammond said, "He's under contract.'' Ilyasova has one year remaining on his contract for $2.5 million. Journal Times

Hammond said he will try to shore up at point guard and center, finding some key backup help for Brandon Jennings and Andrew Bogut. A shooter to help John Salmons and Carlos Delfino? That would be nice, too. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel